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'Budget has adequate pay panel provision'

'Budget has adequate pay panel provision'

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2016

There are 196 allowances.

Easing of FDI norms: Not actually a great leap forward

Easing of FDI norms: Not actually a great leap forward

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2016

India has not made the giant leap that was needed.

Selecting next RBI chief: Scrap the committee, use the old system

Selecting next RBI chief: Scrap the committee, use the old system

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2016

An early choice will also allow Mr Rajan to do some hand-holding.

The unholy nexus between politics and business

The unholy nexus between politics and business

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2016

The recent revelations come six years after another round of tapes stole the limelight.

After Rajan's departure, focus must be on unfinished tasks

After Rajan's departure, focus must be on unfinished tasks

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2016

While Raghuram Rajan's departure under these circumstances is a pity, it would be wrong to conclude that the RBI or the economy cannot do without him.

Why Centre must now work towards a flawless GST

Why Centre must now work towards a flawless GST

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2016

Fiscal federalism should not be sacrificed at the altar of GST.

Should Rajan have exercised more restraint?

Should Rajan have exercised more restraint?

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2016

Mr Swamy has written letters to the Prime Minister's Office asking for Mr Rajan's services to be terminated.

Why India's policymakers need to respond to US Fed

Why India's policymakers need to respond to US Fed

Rediff.com   27 May 2016

India has not been able to compete with countries such as Bangladesh and Vietnam.

Apple woos India, government must make the right moves

Apple woos India, government must make the right moves

Rediff.com   23 May 2016

Sales of Apple's smartphones in China have suffered a setback.

Where is the surplus to service the railways' debt?

Where is the surplus to service the railways' debt?

Rediff.com   6 May 2016

Every class of passenger travel, except three-tier AC, loses money.

Development: Why some states are better placed than others

Development: Why some states are better placed than others

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2016

Bihar expects transfers from the Centre to grow 28 per cent in 2016-17.

Industrial growth, inflation numbers good? Quick action, please!

Industrial growth, inflation numbers good? Quick action, please!

Rediff.com   14 Apr 2016

What came to the rescue of the IIP numbers in February were mining and electricity.

Will Tesla alter India's view of electric cars?

Will Tesla alter India's view of electric cars?

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2016

The vehicle will not be available until end-2017, or later.

Will the Reserve Bank of India cut rates?

Will the Reserve Bank of India cut rates?

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2016

It is unlikely that the RBI will drop rates until the inflation rate drops below five per cent.

Not just a flyover collapse; Malaise runs deep

Not just a flyover collapse; Malaise runs deep

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2016

The tragedy comes at a particularly sensitive juncture.

A look into India's e-waste problem

A look into India's e-waste problem

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2016

E-waste accounts for 70 per cent of Indian landfills.

Foreign direct investment guidelines are overdue but restrictive

Foreign direct investment guidelines are overdue but restrictive

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2016

The guidelines say sellers will be solely responsible for warranties and guarantees.

Why banks may not buy Mallya's settlement offer

Why banks may not buy Mallya's settlement offer

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2016

Mallya has denied that he had fled India and said he would comply with laws.

Ban on combination drugs: Knee-jerk reaction won't help

Ban on combination drugs: Knee-jerk reaction won't help

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2016

Fixed-dose combinations are medicines that come mixed in a certain proportion.

Govt, RBI mustn't shut eyes to an overvalued rupee

Govt, RBI mustn't shut eyes to an overvalued rupee

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2016

The argument for a weaker rupee is substantial.